Michelle DeFreese wrote this blog post for the FAO’s International Year of Soils series to highlight iAGRI-funded research showing some promising interventions for reducing soil salinity due… Read more

8th Class Leland Fellow Michelle DeFreese wrote this blog post on the crucial link between robust program evaluation and policymaking for successful agricultural development while attending the… Read more

Hunter conducted these value chain analyses to gather market information for the development of the marketing component of the Realigning Agriculture to Improve Nutrition (RAIN) project, implemented… Read more

The Harvest Process catalogues case studies of processing projects within charitable food organizations around the country. Nora synthesized the information from the case studies and identified recommendations… Read more

The Family Garden Demonstration Project Evaluation is an assessment of the fall demonstration garden project which highlights the strengths, challenges, best practices and potential future directions of… Read more

This policy brief communicates the results from field research about carbon-reducing projects to policy-makers and organizations considering funding future projects. The brief aims to show that gender… Read more

Throughout the Leland fellowship, one of my responsibilities was to identify constraints that prevent women from becoming fully integrated into agriculture, dairy, and livestock value chains, and… Read more

This case study tells the story of one Ugandan woman’s work as a legal aid volunteer with the Uganda Land Alliance.… Read more

Leland Fellow

Page Grace aged was born Bunguko subcounty rural Eastern Uganda and moved Mbale search employment She completed secondary school earned certificate human trafficking peer education Currently she working police officer but also raises poultry grows crops both for home consumption sale order supplement her households income married lives with four children who are all between the ages started volunteer Communitybased Legal Aid CBLA Land Alliance ULA when realized community members were oppressed ignorant law role had witnessed other officers taking advantage poor legal knowledge felt that gaining training would enable speak from informed viewpoint matters help restore communitys faith formal system Graces position facilitates aid activities allows use influence educate colleagues about elements notes majority cases covers domestic disputes some instances land property involved family dispute grievances might concern issues abuse lack financial support adultery very active providing trainings talks womens groups marriage divorce ownership rights has trained staff local nonGovernmental Organizations different tenure systems well field force unit inheritance Case Study District The woman center this photo given father money purchase behalf nearly years ago now claiming his own planning sell profit brought case gathered group leaders together hear mediate resolution Street Washington USA ifpricgiarorg wwwifpriorg This study conducted part qualitative research project Evaluation Activities Tanzania which took place December June assess potential strengthen via improvements men attitudes practices gender CBLAs voice recorders cameras journal their interactions narrate day challenges work over three month period district currently supports Womens Rights Advocates including six subcounties separate program paralegals one two per separately coordination Today you must ensure your husband going buy And names appear agreement became aware mistreating suspects being held prison until trial addressed issue educating told them inmates have humans they should not tortured denied food faces many finds view threat power since believe women believes need more capacity building related violence thinks can made services transportation allowances reach remote areas Disclaimer note been prepared output Strengthening Knowledge reviewed Any opinions stated herein those authors necessarily reflect policies IFPRI thankful partners ARUL Niras WLAC TAWLA possible through generous funding anonymous donor Photo credits Dodoma workers Copyright October

The Cultivate Idaho Community Food System and Food Security Training is a comprehensive training providing a forum for information sharing, facilitated discussion and community asset mapping to… Read more

Livestock in Ethiopia has an important economic, functional, and cultural significance. However, overgrazing is a major contributor to soil degradation in Africa, with serious negative consequences for… Read more

Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) have a crucial role to play in the development of Haiti. NGOs deliver much-needed services to the population, including health care, education, food assistance… Read more

Gender and “gender mainstreaming” have become buzzwords around food and nutrition security initiatives in recent years. However the true meaning of gender mainstreaming and the policy framework… Read more

Food-based approaches that focus on dietary diversification are effective strategies for reducing micro- and macro-nutrient deficiencies in malnourished populations. However, this model has not yet been fully… Read more

The Chicago Community Food Security Initiatives Blog profiles city-based initiatives to connect groups working for a more sustainable, equitable, and just food system. The blog also features… Read more

Boston Farmers’ Market Incentive Programs: Increasing Access to Fresh and Local Produce evaluates the effectiveness and impact of coupons as incentives for seniors and low-income shoppers at… Read more

Urban Agriculture in Hartford is a multi-component presentation on the benefits, challenges, and potential of urban agriculture, including specific recommendations for the city of Hartford, that is… Read more

The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Allegheny County: Barriers to Participation and Recommendations for a Stronger Future identifies challenges that prevent utilization of the FMNP… Read more

A Community Food Assessment of Washington, D.C. details research findings and provides action-oriented recommendations for program enhancements, community organizing, and policy advocacy. Noteworthy within the assessment are… Read more

Making Stone Soup: Community-Driven Efforts to End Hunger in Utah is an educational booklet that highlights community food security models, specifically local wellness policies and assessments, as… Read more

Making the Leap to West Louisville: EBT at Grasshoppers Distribution is a guide for Community Supported Agriculture programs seeking to accept SNAP/food stamp benefits that explores strategies… Read more